Job Title: Ice Cream Category Business Operations Associate Manager
Location: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Terms & Conditions: Full Time
If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Talenti, Popsicle, Good Humor, Klondike, and Yasso. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As an Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent from within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ice Cream Category Business Operations Associate Manager is responsible for all operational elements to help run a smooth and effective back-end operations to support the Category Sales and Planning managers. The key deliverable is to implement and drive operational processes & systems with the coordination of support functions (SC & finance etc.), thus enabling the sales planning team to focus on core strategy & business development.
The role should be seen as “Nerve Center” for business unit for ensuring smooth back-end support for day-to-day operations, delivery of Business Unit targets and seamless projects with on time execution.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Key operational link with Brand Managers, CSPM’s and field sales for brand issues and opportunities
- Owns early project management of the special pack process through project brief completion
- Creation & Maintenance of SKU Master, which includes content needed for the TCT (Trade Category Toolkit).
- ACBOM is responsible for accurate field communications such as specifications (deal sheets), special packs, codes and first delivery to customer dates
- Coordination & Maintenance of item setup for Evergreen and SAP
- Ensures special packs/innovation volumes are planned in Evergreen and are aligned with estimated volumes
- Owns supply communication between SC & Field Sales, including allocations (ie. DC splits)
- Responsible for coordinating delivery of comps & displays/freezers for trade shows and/or Customer presentations (includes Sales Samples)
- Responsible for coordination of Sales Sample process on Innovations
- Assist Supply Chain with exit strategy (Slow Moving Obsolete Goods or Discontinued items)
CHALLENGES
- Coordination across a variety of processes
- Managing a high level of detail on projects
- Understanding and communication of complex SKU development process
- Strong understanding of cost drivers within the business
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Project management experience
- 2+ years of experience in any of the following areas: Field Sales, Supply Chain planning or other related field
- Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate across various functions (Supply Chain, CSP, Finance, Marketing, and Packaging/Packaging Vendors) with strong communication and analytical skills
- Strong familiarity with internal operating and ordering systems
Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
What We Can Offer You
Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
